Councillor Shoaib Patel

Governance & Assurance Committee - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Governance & Assurance Committee of Redbridge Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. The meeting's agenda included discussions on the council's financial audit reports, updates on overdue actions, internal audit and counter-fraud activities, and the strategic risk register. Other topics scheduled for consideration were the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, DBS checks for councillors, and the council's Information Governance and Cyber Security strategies for 2026-27.

Council - Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, 22 January 2026, was set to cover a range of important topics, including the mid-year review of treasury management, the local council tax reduction scheme for the upcoming year, and the annual report of the Governance and Assurance Committee. Additionally, members were scheduled to debate three business motions concerning small businesses, violence against women and girls, and the protection of natural assets.

Redbridge Council

The General Purposes Committee met to discuss the ongoing review and redrafting of the council's constitution, agreeing to a revised timetable for its approval. The committee noted the progress of Phase 2 of the review, which includes significant changes to the structure, content, and accessibility of the constitution. A final version of the constitution is expected to be submitted to the committee at its next meeting, before going to the Full Council in March for adoption.

Redbridge Council

The Planning Committee of Redbridge Council was scheduled to meet on 3 December 2025 to discuss a planning application and approve the minutes of a previous meeting. The main item for consideration was a planning application for a mixed-use development at Newton Industrial Estate in Chadwell Heath.

Redbridge Council

The Redbridge Council meeting on 20 November 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including questions from the public and councillors, reports from officers, and business motions on regeneration, frontline workers, and air quality. A significant item on the agenda was the hearing following an investigation under the Code of Conduct into a complaint against Councillor Noor Jahan Begum.